It’s been about eight months since we got our first glimpse of Hallmark’s plans for their annual Star Trek ornament offerings, but this week the company has finally revealed official images, details and release plans for 2019’s Keepsake Ornaments.
The first set of tree-hanging ornaments are arriving just ahead of San Diego Comic Con in July — where Hallmark will have them available for purchase, along with their online and retail stores — and will focus on Star Trek’s 23rd century adventures.
Honoring the 40th anniversary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the refit Constitution-class USS Enterprise kicks off the 2019 lineup, with battery-powered internal lighting.
Carrying its crew on all-new voyages, the refit version of the U.S.S. Enterprise launched to face the cosmic entity known as V’Ger. Boasting updates to its warp nacelles and overall design, this Enterprise was introduced in 1979’s “Star Trek: The Motion Picture.” Commemorate the 40th anniversary of the film’s release with this Christmas tree ornament that features light (battery-operated).
Release Date: July 13, 2019 · Pricing: $32.99 · Official Hallmark Listing
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The Keepsake Ornament line extends to the first Star Trek: Discovery character sculpts this year, with a recreation of the final moments of Season 1’s “Choose Your Pain,” where Commander Saru and Specialist Burnham reconcile their relationship over the late Captain Georgiou’s prized telescope — and features audio from that scene.
Bonding through their connections to their former captain, Michael Burnham and Commander Saru share a meaningful moment. Press the button on the ornament to hear dialogue from the memorable episode “Choose Your Pain” of the CBS All Access series “Star Trek: Discovery” (battery-operated).
Release Date: July 13, 2019 · Pricing: $29.99 · Official Hallmark Listing
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The third tree ornament is a fuzzy throwback to classic Original Series episode “The Trouble With Tribbles,” a battery-powered, squeeze-activated purring tribble to hang among your holiday decorations.
According to intergalactic trader Cyrano Jones, there is only one love that money can buy: a tribble. Add this ball of fuzzy love to your Christmas tree to keep away Klingons or simply to bring memories of the classic episode “The Trouble With Tribbles” from the Star Trek original television series. Squeeze this plush fabric Christmas tree ornament to see it vibrate and coo (battery-operated).
Release Date: July 13, 2019 · Pricing: $19.99 · Official Hallmark Listing
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Finally, revisiting the line of “tabletop displays” Hallmark last issued in 2016, a recreation of the classic Star Trek transporter room — with Captain Kirk, Mister Spock, and Doctor McCoy ready for beam-down — is set to arrive just in time for New York Comic Con in October.
This large-scale creation operates under electrical power from a wall socket (no batteries in this one) and includes interactive lighting and built-in audio with clips from the Original Series.
Of all futuristic technological advances introduced in Star Trek, none has captured the imaginations of generations of viewers as has the Transporter. New for this holiday, our Transporter tabletop decoration features Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy ready for another off-ship adventure.
Press the button to hear dialogue and sound effects from the original Star Trek television series set to a synchronized light show. Connect to the included power adapter to see the continuous light effect.
Release Date: October 5, 2019 · Pricing: $99.99 · Official Hallmark Listing
Hallmark has also released this demonstrative video of the transporter display, which shows off the integrated lighting and audio components:
While the company has confirmed it will be attending San Diego Comic Con (July), Star Trek Las Vegas (August), and New York Comic Con (October) as usual this year, there has yet not been any announcement made about convention-exclusive Trek offerings for 2019.
If and when such an announcement is made, we’ll be sure to you bring you all the latest news from Hallmark here at TrekCore.